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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
and recommended therapy ... fraction; GDMT, guideline-directed ... medical therapy ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Vasoconstrictor therapy ... to AGA practice guidelines ... acute settings - Pre-endoscopic ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
May have typical HF ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines
Treatment Recommendations for Syphilis in Non-Pregnant Adults by Syphilis Stage

Incubating Infection, Primary, Secondary, Early Latent Syphilis:
intramuscular injection ... million units per ... infection and CSF ... performed before therapy ... Syphilis #Management #Guidelines
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
framework to guide therapy ... causing hypovolemia needing ... need inotrope therapy ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf
Myelodysplastic syndromes current treatment algorithm 2018.

From Blood Cancer Journal, Published 24 May 2018

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are
current treatment algorithm ... The goals of therapy ... an infection or bleeding ... Network (NCCN) guidelines ... #algorithm #hematology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Epidemiology: 10 cases per ... secondary causes leading ... the first-line therapy ... pressure (eg, injection ... management #treatment #gastroenterology